Grealish, 30, spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Everton, where he made a strong impact with six assists and two goals in 20 Premier League appearances. His season ended prematurely due to a broken foot. He reportedly earns around £300,000 per week and remains highly regarded at Everton, though a return to the club appears unlikely, especially since Everton signed left-winger Tyrique George from Chelsea during the summer window.
Recent reports indicate Sunderland have submitted a loan bid for Grealish, including covering a portion of his salary and an option to make the move permanent when his City contract expires in 2027. Meanwhile, Sunderland is also looking to bolster their squad with a move for Marseille winger Igor Paixao in preparation for Europa League competition this season. City are open to Grealish leaving during the current window, and interest is not limited to Sunderland.
A third Premier League club has also been linked with Grealish. Talksport reported that former club Aston Villa, where Grealish began his career and helped them gain promotion to the Premier League in 2019, have expressed interest in a loan. Villa’s history with the player adds intrigue to the rumors, though nothing concrete has been announced.
Grealish rose through the ranks at Aston Villa, joining the club as a six-year-old and making his first-team debut at 18 in 2013. He evolved into a key figure for Villa and helped transform their fortunes before moving to Manchester City for a reported £100 million. At City, he has won multiple major trophies, including three Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, and the FA Cup.
Football journalist Fabrizio Romano provided an update on Grealish, noting that two clubs—Aston Villa and Everton—had shown interest, with no concrete advance from Sunderland at the time. The situation remains fluid, and a move could develop as the transfer window progresses.
